Spaniards are known for being laid-back. Perhaps due to the mild climate and long daylight hours, they have unique lifestyle habits, preferring to stay up late and wake up late, which differs from the habits of most of Europe. Many Chinese who first immigrate to Spain find it difficult to adapt to these unique Spanish habits. However, once they adapt to life in Spain, they increasingly enjoy the unique Spanish way of life.
The workday doesn't start until after 9:30 AM
On a winter morning in Spain, the streets at 9:00 AM are still sparsely populated, with almost no one in sight, as if the entire city is still asleep.
In Spain, even in large cities, classes or work generally begin at 9:30 AM. The laid-back nature of Spaniards is also evident at work; brewing a cup of coffee, chatting with colleagues while working, and enjoying the mellow aroma of coffee makes the morning work hours pass quickly.
A long lunch break after 2:00 PM
In Spain, people generally finish work at 1:30 PM, and after 2:00 PM, there is a long lunch break, usually lasting 3-4 hours. Work resumes at 4:30 or 5:00 PM. Many companies stop working after 3:00 or 5:00 PM, and even if people are at the office, there is very little to do. If they are hungry or tired, they go out for a cup of coffee.
In Spain, many banks and municipal departments close after 2:00 PM. The efficiency of Spaniards is quite slow, but they are very patient. Many Spanish immigrants initially struggle to adapt to this slow-paced working style, but once they get used to it, they find it quite enjoyable.
Party hard, no matter how tired
Work hours in Spain are relaxed, with many companies only requiring 4 or 5 hours of work per day; therefore, nightlife in Spain is very rich.
Their dinner time is generally between 9:00 and 11:00 PM. It seems that the lives of Spaniards only truly begin after sunset when night falls. As colorful lights turn on in every corner, people who have been busy all day begin to step into their own "nightlife" with a sense of anticipation.
Numerous holidays
Another major feature of Spain is the abundance of holidays. There is almost a festival every month. July and August, especially August, are the vacation months for Spaniards, with 80% of companies leaving only 20% of their staff to work. Another unique feature of Spanish holidays is the "bridge holiday" (puente); for example, if a national holiday falls on a Thursday, many schools and companies will simply take the extra days off to create a 4-day weekend.
